Jefferson Shelby League Competitive Program
Oak Mountain Youth Football and Cheerleading (OMYFC) is a charter member of the Jefferson-Shelby Youth Football League (JSYFL) which is comprised of different communities in the Birmingham area. The JSYFL is a competitive football league that currently includes Cahaba Valley (Briarwood), Chelsea, Helena, Homewood, Hoover, Pelham, Spain Park, Thompson, Trussville, and Vestavia Hills. All games are played against teams from each of these respective schools.
To be eligible to play for the Oak Mountain JSYFL competitive teams you must live in the Oak Mountain school zone and/or attend Oak Mountain zoned feeder schools only. No exceptions. Our JSYFL teams represent the Oak Mountain school district.
Parents of rising 5th and 6th graders that are first year players and that are concerned with insuring playing time should investigate our OTM league option.
This youth program is focused on teaching the fundamentals of football while being competitive within the league. Winning football games is emphasized with exception of the Rookie Divisions.
The emphasis in the Rookie Division (K-2nd grade) is to develop football fundamentals and have the players learn to enjoy the game of football.
Ages/Grades Served:
K through 6th graders play within their respective divisions.
Age/Weight Requirements:
A player must meet certain age and grade requirements. See requirements applicable to the JSYFL.
Guaranteed Minimum Playing Time:
Minimum Play Rules instituted for 2016
- Rookie 1: K & 1st grade – 8 play minimum per game during regular season.
- Rookie 2: 2nd grade – 8 play minimum per game during regular season.
- Junior 1: 3rd grade – 6 play minimum per game during regular season.
- Junior 2: 4th grade – 6 play minimum per game during regular season.
- Senior 1: 5th grade – 4 play minimum per game during regular season.
- Senior 2: 6th grade – 4 play minimum per game during regular season.
Game participation beyond minimum requirements is based on each player’s skill level as demonstrated in practice. Unexcused missed practices can affect minimum play.
Practice Schedule:
Practices begin July 24th. Teams normally practice three to four days per week in the pre-season and two to three times per week during the regular season.
Games:
All games will be played during the week on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday.
Field Locations:
Practice fields are at various fields in the Oak Mountain area and home games are played at the OMYFC Field at Oak Mountain High School. Away games are played on the respective competitor’s home field.
Team Selection:
There is typically only one JSYFL team per grade division. JSYFL teams usually keep the same team members from year to year with the addition of new players. The goal is to continue to build the team and provide continuity as the players progress year after year.
Equipment Provided:
Helmets, shoulder pads, and two game jerseys are provided.
Registration fees:
- K and First grade JSYFL Tackle: $99
- Second grade: $150
- Third grade: $250
- Fourth grade: $250
- Fifth grade: $275
- Sixth grade: $275
Please contact omyouthfootball@gmail.com for financial assistance information.
Football Divisions – Fall of 2018
Rookie 1 (K-1st Grade JSYFL TACKLE) – Teams for players who are 5 & 6. Kindergartners must turn 5 by June 1 of the current year. Players cannot be 7 years old before January 1 of the current year. Players who turn 7 between January 1 and August 31 must be in 1st Grade. Players must weigh-in at 70.9 lbs or less to be considered an “Unrestricted Player.” All players weighing 71 lbs. and above will be considered a “Restricted Player”. 8 play minimum play rule for regular season games.
Rookie 2 (2nd Grade JSYFL Tackle) – Teams for players who are 6 & 7. Players cannot be 8 years old before January 1 of the current year. Players who turn 8 between January 1 and August 31 must be in 2nd Grade. Players must weigh-in at 80.9 lbs or less to be considered an “Unrestricted Player”. All players weighing 81 lbs. and above will be considered a “Restricted Player.” 8 play minimum play rule for regular season games.
Junior 1 (3rd Grade JSYFL Tackle) – Teams for players who are 7 & 8. Players cannot be 9 years old before January 1 of the current year. Players who turn 9 between January 1 and August 31 must be in 3rd Grade. Players must weigh-in at 90.9 lbs or less to be considered an “Unrestricted Player”. All players weighing 91 lbs. and above will be considered a “Restricted Player.” 6 play minimum play rule per game during regular season games.
Junior 2 (4th Grade JSYFL Tackle) – Teams for players who are 8 & 9. Players cannot be 10 years old before January 1 of the current year. Players who turn 10 between January 1 and August 31 must be in 4th Grade. Players must weigh-in at 105.9 lbs or less to be considered an “Unrestricted Player”. All players weighing between 106 lbs. and above will be considered a “Restricted Player.” 6 play minimum play rule during regular season games.
Senior 1 (5th Grade JSYFL Tackle) – Teams for players who are 9 & 10. Players cannot be 11 years old before January 1 of the current year. Players who turn 11 between January 1 and August 31 must be in 5th Grade. Players must weigh-in at 120.9 lbs or less to be considered an “Unrestricted Player”. All players weighing 121 lbs. and above will be considered a “Restricted Player.” 4 play minimum play rule per game during regular season games.
Senior 2 (6th Grade JSYFL Tackle) – Teams for players who are 10, 11, and 6th Grade 12 year olds. Players cannot be 12 years old before January 1 of the current year. Players who turn 12 between January 1 and August 31 must be in 6th Grade.Players must weigh-in at 130.9 lbs or less to be considered an “Unrestricted Player”. All players weighing 131 lbs. and abovewill be considered a “Restricted Player.” 4 play minimum play rule per game during regular season games.
A “Restricted player” is a player that is restricted to playing on the offensive and/or defensive line from tackle to tackle.
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